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Former Iranian vice-president sentenced to six years; released on bail pending appeal
Former Iranian vice-president sentenced to six years; released on bail pending appeal

Former Iranian vice-president Mohammed Ali Abtahi has been released on bail pending appeal after being sentenced to six years in prison on Saturday for his part in the protests following the presidential elections in June. [ML] [ ± ] - Image credit

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Ex-cosmonaut Konstantin Feoktistov dies; Soviet space pioneer was 83
Ex-cosmonaut Konstantin Feoktistov dies; Soviet space pioneer was 83

Pioneering Soviet cosmonaut Konstantin Feoktistov has died aged 83. [ ± ] - Image credit

Italian Air Force transport wreck kills five
Italian Air Force transport wreck kills five

A transport aircraft belonging to the Italian Air Force has crashed near Pisa. All five on board the C-130 Hercules were killed. [ ± ] - Image credit

Pirates seize Greek-owned ship off coast of Yemen
Pirates seize Greek-owned ship off coast of Yemen

A Kenyan maritime official said today that pirates hijacked a Greek-owned bulk carrier in the Gulf of Aden, near Yemen. The ship, named the Red Sea Spirit, was taken on Thursday, but news of the seizure only emerged earlier today. [ ± ] - Image credit

Republican groups suspected in gun battle with, failed bombing of, Northern Irish police
Republican groups suspected in gun battle with Northern Irish police

In two separate incidents police in Northern Ireland have come under attack. Both are believed by authorities to stem from organisations linked to the IRA. [ ± ] - Image credit


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